By Simon Booth The quirks of the Victorian Workers’ Compensation system can result in employers investing time and energy in managing claims that provide absolutely no financial benefit. The two…
By Staff Writers As of 1 July, 2021, new legislation allows Victorians who suffer from work-related mental health injuries to access early treatment and support as they await the outcome…
What will the cost of icare’s hubris be on the scheme, its injured workers and its employers? Monday, January 1, 2018, “a date which will live in infamy” – NSW…
As of March 1st, the NSW Workers’ Compensation Independent Review Office (WIRO) has been replaced by the Personal Injury Commission (PIC). The PIC replaces the Workers Compensation Commission as well…
Safe Work Australia have released the 2018/2019 Australian workers’ compensation statistics. These statistics continue to identify that Australia’s current approach to claims and injury management is failing. Despite ongoing improvement…
South Australians Reap the benefits of the Privatisation of CTP Insurance – Should Workers Compensation Be Next? South Australia made the bold move to privatise Compulsory Third Party (CTP) insurance…
With the Victorian and NSW Workers’ Compensation schemes failing injured workers and employers alike, and both states reeling from the economic impact of COVID-19, is privatisation of Workers’ Compensation the…
By Jay McGrath, Senior Account Manager Yesterday, July 28, the Victorian government declared temporary Occupational Health and Safety (COVID-19 Incident Notification) Regulations 2020 (OHS COVID-19 Regulations). These regulations create what…
An auto recycler in Brisbane has become the first business to be sentenced according to Queensland’s new industrial manslaughter laws. Last week, Judge Anthony Rafter SC sentenced Brisbane Auto Recycling’s…
Workplace risk advisory line: 1300 761 891 The Australian Meat Processor Corporation (AMPC) is trialling an Advisory Line to assists its members with expert advice for issues relating to workers’…
